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EMU students share their thoughts on #MeToo Campaign

By Gary Simmons · Friday, Jan. 5, 2018

While Washington and Hollywood are both seemingly worlds away from the small college town of Ypsilanti, many Eastern Michigan University students still have things to say about the sex scandals that many of America’s most powerful people are involved in. 

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5 New Year’s Resolutions Anyone Can Do

By Amanda Wasunyk · Friday, Jan. 5, 2018

Every year we say to ourselves, “I think I’ll try to lose weight again, but I’ll wait to start until the new Year.” Then that dreadful January 1st comes along and many of us begin strong the first day and fall off before the end of the first week. Sometimes we even give up the day after and tell ourselves “Oh, that resolution was too difficult.” But that is only because we are setting unrealistic goals. If we want to lose weight, start a decent sleep schedule, or even learn how to better organize our lives, we need to start small. Here are five easy-to-commit-to New Year’s Resolutions. 

EMU Men's Swimming v Northwestern

School of Music & Dance Presents ‘Coppélia’

By Melissa Moon · Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017

Eastern Michigan University’s School of Music and Dance delivered a full-length ballet recital titled 'Coppélia', accompanied by a noteworthy live orchestral ensemble on Friday Dec 8, at Pease Auditorium. It was nothing short of spectacular.

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Engage@EMU holds open house for programs

By Olivia Grills · Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017

Engage@EMU, a university office just over a year old, held an open house Friday, Dec. 8 to showcase several programs and invite those interested to see how they can engage with the community. 

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Students Get Into the Holiday Spirit at 'Seasons of Light'

By Patricia Mulroy · Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017

Eastern Michigan University students sought holiday spirit in the stars at the school’s planetarium on Saturday. “The Seasons of Light” event held by the astronomy department explored how astronomical movements play into many end of the year celebrations and the history behind these celebrations.

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Center for Multicultural Affairs shows film "Indian School: the Survival Story"

By Sarah Lewis · Friday, Dec. 1, 2017

Eastern Michigan University’s Center for Multicultural Affairs and the Native American Student Organization presented the documentary, “Indian School, the Survivor Story”, a film highlighting the experiences of Native Americans in the Indian Industrial Boarding School in Mount Pleasant, Michigan on Thursday, Nov. 30 at Halle Library. 

#Giving Tuesday

EMU celebrates #GivingTRUEDAY

By Malaya Elgarico · Friday, Dec. 1, 2017

With November being the month of giving, Eastern Michigan University holds Giving TRUE DAY as a way to raise funds and support different aspects of the university.

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Top Five Crafted Gifts to Keep the Ones You Love Warm this Winter

By Patricia Mulroy · Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017

Grab your yarn and knitting needles or crochet hook! With winter quickly approaching these fab five knitted or crochet gifts are perfect for this holiday season. With numerous free patterns on the internet these gifts will make perfect staples for your friends’ and families’ winter wardrobes. Whether you are just learning or an advanced learner there is something here for you to keep the ones you love warm this winter.

Latest Podcast

In this episode, we're summarizing the articles published in The Eastern Echo June 9–15, 2025! To listen to the episode on Spotify, click here!

Articles featured in this episode:

"EMU football alums Gunnar Oakes, Brian Dooley find pro success with UFL's Michigan Panthers" - Caleb Henderson

"Review: 'Say Nothing' is a good introduction to the intense history of conflict between Britain and Ireland" - Gabriella Payeur

"EMU completes 'Maxx Match,' achieves football fundraising goal as new NCAA regulations loom large" - Caleb Henderson

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